The sun and the moon are two distinct celestial objects one no more exciting than the other. That is until the moon decides to shimmy its way between the Earth and our closest star creating what we know as a solar eclipse. These two unique and special objects are constant yet when aligned become something rare and newsworthy.In the wide world of sports there exists a slightly … [Read more...] about Everyday dads are everyday heroes
Experience the right-brain world
I routinely over-analyze things everything in fact. It's tiring yes but for the longest time I accepted it is part of being me. I'm predominantly left-brained. I don't think of it so much as a scientific definition but a function of personality. There's nothing inherently bad about being a left-brained person but I think that's what can make it all the more insidious. The left … [Read more...] about Experience the right-brain world
(31) Days of Summer: How to make the most of May
As we enter into the last month of the school year we are blinded by the light at the end of the tunnel; that tangible element of victory that cheers on another successful benchmark reached in our college careers— summer vacation.For many students summer vacation signifies an almost four-month hiatus from the academic environment as they say their temporary goodbyes and … [Read more...] about (31) Days of Summer: How to make the most of May
Former Wave Dennis Johnson earns NBA Hall of Fame nod
From the time he was young former Waves' basketball superstar Dennis Johnson knew he had to be different. Not only was it tough distinguishing himself amidst a family of 16 children but growing up in a place where violent crime and broken households were as inevitable as Saturday morning cartoons. For Johnson being different meant a way out.Raised in rundown Compton Calif. … [Read more...] about Former Wave Dennis Johnson earns NBA Hall of Fame nod
Intolerance begs revision
As the United States continues to grapple with equality for gays in the workplace schools and in marriage we witness once more the dangers of the church preaching outdated verses and interpreting them with no less fervor than when the country struggled with rationalizing slavery and female oppression.After the United States established the Atlantic slave trade the church … [Read more...] about Intolerance begs revision